Beverage holder glove system

ABSTRACT

A beverage holder glove system including a glove assembly having a glove-portion, and a receptacle having an inner volume, a base, and an open top end. The receptacle is configured to support a container therein and the glove-portion is configured to provide an insulating the knit-member. The beverage holder glove system is a protective glove that keeps a user&#39;s hand insulated and protected from the elements while still allowing the user to hold a beverage.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of apparel and more specifically relates to gloves.

2. Description of Related Art

In the winter, temperatures can get very low. Holding a beverage in cold weather is a challenge. Gloves and standard gloves can be slippery and make holding a glass, cup or can difficult. Holding a cold or hot beverage without gloves can be painful and uncomfortable in both warm and cold climates. A suitable solution is desired.

U.S. Design Pat. No. D732,351 to Brynja Bjarnadóttir relates to a beverage holder. The described beverage holder includes an ornamental design for a beverage holder.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known apparel art, the present disclosure provides a novel beverage holder glove system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a customized glove with a beverage can style holder pocket in the middle.

A beverage holder glove system is disclosed herein. The beverage holder glove system includes a glove assembly including a glove-portion, and a receptacle having an inner volume, a base, and an open top end. The glove assembly includes the glove-portion and the receptacle forming a continuous knit-member comprising a suitable fabric. The glove assembly comprises a flexible material. The glove-portion is configured to substantially cover a forearm and hand (it can be any length, not necessarily covering the forearm) of a user-wearer during an in-use condition. The receptacle is defined by the inner volume, the base, and the open top end and positioned within a hand of the user-wearer during the in-use condition. The receptacle is configured to support a container therein and the glove-portion is configured to provide an insulating knit-member which may include various hand covering means and materials.

In certain embodiments, the glove assembly includes an audio-output speaker having BLUETOOTH® capability. In other embodiments, the glove assembly may include lights or glowstick receiving capabilities. The glove-portion may include a removable (or a permanent) cellphone sleeve allowing a user-wearer to conveniently store his/her cellphone between uses. A pocket may be included on the outside of the glove that can hold a cellphone and the cellphone can still be used.

The beverage holder glove system may include at least one pocket preferably comprising a zipper-fastener or other suitable pocket fastener. In one embodiment, the at least one pocket comprises a hand-warmer-pocket configured to store a hand-warmer and provide additional comfort to a user-wearer. The glove assembly further includes an aperture (or pocket) for inserting the hand-warmer. In other embodiments, the at least one pocket comprises a money-pocket configured to store at least one item or the at least one pocket comprises a cellphone-pocket configured to store a cellphone. Multiple pockets in various locations on the inside or outside of the glove is possible.

For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a beverage holder glove system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the beverage holder glove system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the beverage holder glove system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the beverage holder glove system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the beverage holder glove system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the beverage holder glove system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the beverage holder glove system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the beverage holder glove system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the beverage holder glove system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to apparel and more particularly to a beverage holder glove system as used to improve the handling of cold or hot beverages.

Generally, the invention is a cold weather glove that is designed to keep a user's hand warm and protected from the elements while still allowing the user to hold a beverage. The device includes a customized glove with a beverage can style holder pocket in the middle. This invention allows a user to easily handle virtually all types of beverage containers with ease; the container fits safely and snug inside the custom glove pocket. The pocket is custom designed so that when he/she pulls the glove on it forms a round space for a beverage container with fingers on one side and thumb on the other just like you would hold a beverage container without a glove on. The beverage holder glove system may include logo areas and a wide variety of color availability and patterns. Sporting events, cold weather and winter activities are more enjoyable with this device (as well as summer or any kind of activities). The device is simple to use and to make. Any logo, team color or design can be quickly and inexpensively produced. A summer version of the glove may be provided including a breathable version.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of a beverage holder glove system 100. FIG. 1 shows a beverage holder glove system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the beverage holder glove system 100 may include a glove assembly 110 including a glove-portion 120, and a receptacle 130 having an inner volume 132, a base 134, and an open top end 136. This device allows the wearer to easily and comfortably hold a beverage container 10 while covering a user-wearer's hand while holding a drink.

FIGS. 2A and 2B show perspective views of the beverage holder glove system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the beverage holder glove system 100 may include the glove assembly 110 including the glove-portion 120, and the receptacle 130. The glove assembly 110 includes the glove-portion 120 and the receptacle 130 forming a continuous knit-member. The glove-portion 120 is configured to substantially cover a forearm and hand (not necessarily the forearm) of a user-wearer during an in-use condition. The receptacle 130 is defined by the inner volume 132, the base 134, and the open top end 136 and positioned within a hand of the user-wearer during the in-use condition. The receptacle 130 is configured to support a container 10 therein and the glove-portion 120 is configured to provide an insulating the knit-member.

Referring now to FIG. 3 showing a perspective view of the beverage holder glove system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the beverage holder glove system 100 may include the glove assembly 110 including the glove-portion 120, and the receptacle 130. The glove assembly 110 comprises a flexible material. The glove-portion 120 is a free-finger-glove allowing a user-wearer to grip a can, bottle, beverage container 10 or other container. In certain embodiments, the glove assembly 110 includes an audio-output speaker 160. The audio-output speaker 160 is a short range wireless interconnection-speaker such as BLUETOOTH allowing a user to connect to the audio-output speaker 160 using a mobile device. The glove-portion 120 further comprises a panel 164 for displaying functional indicia, logos, or other suitable items. The glove-portion 120 further comprises a hanging loop 166 for hanging the glove assembly 110 during non-use.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show-perspective views of the beverage holder glove system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the beverage holder glove system 100 may include the glove assembly 110 including the glove-portion 120, and the receptacle 130. In other embodiments, the glove assembly 110 further comprises lights or glowstick receiving capabilities. The glove assembly 110 further includes a power supply 168 configured to provide power to the lights. The power supply 168 includes a battery pack 170 or other suitable power supply and wire assembly 172 in communication with the lights. The receptacle 130 may include loops 174 for a glowstick to be secured around an outer rim of the receptacle 130.

Referring now to FIGS. 5A and 5B showing perspective views of the beverage holder glove system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the beverage holder glove system 100 may include the glove assembly 110 including the glove-portion 120, and the receptacle 130. In certain embodiments, the glove-portion 120 further comprises a removable cellphone sleeve 176. The cellphone sleeve 176 is attached to the glove-portion via a plurality of snap-fasteners 178 or other suitable fasteners allowing a user to remove and attach a cellphone. The beverage holder glove system 100 further comprises at least one pocket 140 preferably comprising a zipper-fastener. In one embodiment, the at least one pocket 140 comprises a hand-warmer-pocket 142 configured to store a hand-warmer. The glove assembly 110 further includes an aperture 144 for inserting the hand-warmer. In other embodiments, the at least one pocket 140 comprises a money-pocket 146 configured to store at least one item or the at least one pocket 140 comprises a cellphone-pocket 148 configured to store a cellphone.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. 

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:
 1. A beverage holder glove system comprising: a glove assembly including; a glove-portion; and a receptacle having; an inner volume; a base; and an open top end; wherein said glove assembly includes said glove-portion and said receptacle forming a continuous knit-member; wherein said glove-portion is configured to substantially cover a hand of a user-wearer during an in-use condition; wherein said receptacle is defined by said inner volume, said base, and said open top end and positioned within a hand of said user-wearer during said in-use condition; and wherein said receptacle is configured to support a container therein and said glove-portion is configured to provide an insulating said knit-member.
 2. The beverage holder glove system of claim 1, wherein said glove assembly comprises a flexible material.
 3. The beverage holder glove system of claim 2, wherein said glove-portion is a free-finger-glove.
 4. The beverage holder glove system of claim 1, wherein said container is a beverage container.
 5. The beverage holder glove system of claim 1, wherein said glove assembly includes an audio-output speaker.
 6. The beverage holder glove system of claim 5, wherein said audio-output speaker is a short range wireless interconnection-speaker.
 7. The beverage holder glove system of claim 1, wherein said glove assembly further comprises lights.
 8. The beverage holder glove system of claim 7, wherein said glove assembly further includes a power supply configured to provide power to said lights.
 9. The beverage holder glove system of claim 8, wherein said power supply includes a battery pack and wire assembly in communication with said lights.
 10. The beverage holder glove system of claim 1, wherein said glove-portion further comprises a removable cellphone sleeve.
 11. The beverage holder glove system of claim 10, wherein said cellphone sleeve is attached to said glove-portion via a plurality of snap-fasteners.
 12. The beverage holder glove system of claim 1, wherein said glove-portion further comprises a panel for displaying functional indicia.
 13. The beverage holder glove system of claim 1, wherein said glove-portion further comprises a hanging loop.
 14. The beverage holder glove system of claim 1, further comprises at least one pocket.
 15. The beverage holder glove system of claim 14, wherein said at least one pocket comprises a zipper-fastener.
 16. The beverage holder glove system of claim 14, wherein at least one pocket comprises a hand-warmer-pocket configured to store a hand-warmer.
 17. The beverage holder glove system of claim 14, wherein said at least one pocket comprises a money-pocket configured to store at least one item.
 18. The beverage holder glove system of claim 14, wherein said at least one pocket comprises a cellphone-pocket configured to store a cellphone.
 19. The beverage holder glove system of claim 16, wherein said glove assembly further comprises an aperture for inserting said hand-warmer.
 20. A glove assembly, the glove assembly comprising: a glove assembly including; a glove-portion; and a receptacle having; an inner volume; a base; and an open top end; wherein said glove assembly includes said glove-portion and said receptacle forming a continuous knit-member; wherein said glove assembly further comprises at least one pocket; wherein said at least one pocket comprises a zipper-fastener; wherein said glove-portion is configured to substantially cover a hand of a user-wearer during an in-use condition; wherein said glove-portion is a free-finger-glove; wherein said receptacle is defined by said inner volume, said base, and said open top end and positioned within a hand of said user-wearer during said in-use condition; and wherein said receptacle is configured to support a container therein and said glove-portion is configured to provide an insulating said knit-member; and wherein said container is a beverage container. 